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MnDOT will soon pilot speed cameras in work zones
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from Star Tribune
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Cameras will be placed on I-35W in Burnsville and Hwy. 65 in Braham.
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Key takeaway The cameras are to be placed in two locations: I-35W in Burnsville and Hwy.
MnDOT will soon pilot speed cameras in work zones. The cameras are to be placed in two locations: I-35W in Burnsville and Hwy. 65 in Braham.
The pilot program involves the use of speed cameras in areas where road work is being done. Details about the program are available from the Star Tribune.
Further information about the pilot program can be found through the Star Tribune, as details are not fully provided here.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The introduction of speed cameras in work zones on I-35W in Burnsville and Hwy. 65 in Braham raises questions about how this technology will impact driver behavior in the Twin Cities area. As road construction is a common occurrence in Minneapolis and its surrounding suburbs, the potential for these cameras to reduce accidents and improve safety in work zones is significant. The placement of cameras in these two locations suggests that MnDOT is targeting areas with high traffic volumes and potentially hazardous road conditions. It will be worth watching how the pilot program affects traffic flow and accident rates in these areas, and whether the use of speed cameras becomes a permanent fixture in Minnesota's work zones. The success of this program could have implications for future road construction projects in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and may influence how MnDOT approaches traffic safety in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: Star Tribune ·
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